Hellobee Boards Topic: FRIDAY FAVORITES

Hellobee Boards Topic: FRIDAY FAVORITES https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:58:52 +0000 codeitall on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2822033 Fri, 11 May 2018 14:59:49 +0000 codeitall 2822033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. My daughter prefers walking to crawling! FINALLY! Now I don't have to worry about her ripping through her pants. 2. My son just keeps picking up more phrases! 3. It is crunch time on my work project so my manager said I can work from home as much as I want till it launches. 4. The local agricultural store. Ripping out years of weeds, putting in a drip system and prepping my garden is a lot easier when DS wants to go to the store repeatedly to see the chicks and rabbits :) 5. My chest freezer full of easy dinner items and tons of meat. josina on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2821939 Fri, 11 May 2018 09:42:00 +0000 josina 2821939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. These sandals... I love my yara birkenstocks and really wanted a slip-on pair, but without the $100 price tag; these footbed sandals from target are even more comfortable and only $22! <a href="https://www.target.com/p/women-s-mad-love-prudence-footbed-sandal-white-8/-/A-52753959?ref=&ref=OpsEmail_Order_635&j=16689&sfmc_sub=234592023&l=20_HTML&u=4782772&mid=7284873&jb=73498" rel="nofollow">https://www.target.com/p/women-s-mad-love-prudence-footbed-sandal-white-8/-/A-52753959?ref=&ref=OpsEmail_Order_635&j=16689&sfmc_sub=234592023&l=20_HTML&u=4782772&mid=7284873&jb=73498</a> 2. Lilacs! They're in bloom finally so we went over to a friend's house and I had to 'steal' some from their tree. I have one vase at home, and one at work. 3, The Shutterfly App. I'm horrible at loading and actually printing pictures. I was over a year behind, but I upload photos from my phone to the app, and was able to print 4x6's for free (with shipping). I actually price compared the app to the website and it was half the price. 4. Along with photos, still LOVE my chatbooks for the kids. Each LO has their own series. 5. Golden hour. Now that it's finally nice out I love taking the LO's out for a fun photo session, I got some super cute photos last week at sunset. BadgerMom on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2821937 Fri, 11 May 2018 09:36:55 +0000 BadgerMom 2821937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Hypatia: Thanks for the Teach Your Monster to Read app rec. I've been trying to find early "reading" type apps for LO. @Adira: Oooh that's great to know the Amope works so well. We just got back from a week in AZ and my feet have never been so dry, they are velcro-ing to my sheets and driving me insane at night lol. Adira on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2821931 Fri, 11 May 2018 08:50:41 +0000 Adira 2821931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. Amope Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LE99PA2/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LE99PA2/</a>) that Mrs. High Heels suggested! My feet have never looked so amazing!! 2. Nice weather! Finally being able to go for walks and wear my cute summer shirts and dresses! LOVE it! 3. Swimming lessons for my kids. My youngest is still refusing to go into the water, but my oldest is having a blast! And it's fun to get to the pool every week. 4. Arkham Horror - The Card Game This has actually been a favorite for well over a year, but the latest expansion just came out yesterday, so I have a renewed interest in this! I play it with my brother and it's so much fun! 5. Season Finales I love this time of year when all the shows I've been watching start to culminate into their finale episodes of the season! So much amazing TV happening right now. Mrs. Peas on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2821917 Fri, 11 May 2018 07:55:08 +0000 Mrs. Peas 2821917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It's Friyay!!! Let's get the weekend started by sharing our Friday favorites. Here is Mrs. Mac and Cheese's list: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2018/05/11/five-friday-favorites-may-11-2018/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2018/05/11/five-friday-favorites-may-11-2018/</a> Hypatia on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2819010 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 16:00:51 +0000 Hypatia 2819010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. Rabbit Ears on Audible - A bunch of celebrities narrated children's stories (each about 25 minutes long), and Audible has them for around $2 per story. Just search for "rabbit ears." I particularly enjoyed Meryl Streep, Robin Williams, and Catherine O'Hara. 2. Pizza Cutter - I always used a knife and fork to cut up toddler food. Then I saw a friend using a pizza cutter for that purpose, and it took her about a third of the time to get the job done. One handed, no less. Never going back! 3. Cascade Platinum Action Pacs - I buy these in bulk on Amazon, setting an email notification from CamelCamelCamel when they go on sale. I prewash NOTHING, guys. I even put bottles and nipples right into the dishwasher. 4. Roses de Chloe Perfume - My new signature scent. I love roses. I know some people think of old ladies and a one dimensional fragrance that knocks you over, but when you find a good rose perfume, it's just perfection. This scent is soft and graceful and sophisticated. I love the idea of my children growing up and remembering how their mother always smelled of roses and springtime. 5. Curl Secret Pro - It sucks in locks of hair and curls it in a matter of seconds. It works beautifully on my daughter. The last thing I want to do is wield a traditional hot curling iron around a squirming 4 year old, who, by the way, looks feral if I don't do something with her hair. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTXPBXI/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTXPBXI/</a> Mrs. Peas on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2818978 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:27:33 +0000 Mrs. Peas 2818978@https://boards.hellobee.com/ More Friday Favorites this week from one of our most popular bloggers, Mrs. Starfish (of twinbling fame!) - sorry for the delay getting these up this week: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2018/04/27/five-friday-favorites-april-27-2018/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2018/04/27/five-friday-favorites-april-27-2018/</a> lioneyes on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2818363 Wed, 25 Apr 2018 11:15:47 +0000 lioneyes 2818363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @silva @ladydi just saw this and had to share re: i'll be gone in the dark: <a href="https://jezebel.com/police-have-arrested-a-72-year-old-man-who-might-be-the-1825530373" rel="nofollow">https://jezebel.com/police-have-arrested-a-72-year-old-man-who-might-be-the-1825530373</a> LadyDi on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2817609 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 19:20:21 +0000 LadyDi 2817609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I love Friday favorites! @Hypatia: I will have to check out the Cozi app. Nothing makes me happier than lists. I have a 20% off coupon at Ulta (I know the Sephora sale is happening too, but I don't really shop there, so most of my favorites are makeup or skincare related! 1. Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar moisturizer. Love how smooth and non-greasy my skin feels after I use this. 2. Ulta Kabuki Face Brush 3. NARS blush in orgasm...so excited to try this! 4. Too Faced Better than Sex mascara 5. Not makeup, but my in laws have my oldest son overnight so it's just me, DH and DS2. Feels like a vacation! Hypatia on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2817602 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:57:30 +0000 Hypatia 2817602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. Dr. Brandt Vacuum Cleaner - I received this ten minute mask in my Boxycharm, and it worked so well, I should have taken before and after pictures. Still not sure it's worth $46 if I had to buy it on my own, but I do think it's rare to find a cleansing product that gives visible results after only one use. My skin is combination dry/oily, and it worked great. The blackheads on my nose and chin are also almost entirely gone, and the large pores on my upper cheeks are no longer visible. 2. Teach Your Monster to Read - My four year old loves this app, and she seems to be learning a lot from it. 3. Shoe Rack - We bought this shoe rack to keep by the garage door, and it's been great to contain the chaos. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00336TY0K/" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00336TY0K/</a> 4. Cozi - This app by Erin Condren is a great to do organizer. I have separate lists for my chores, meal planning, work, and a general to do. (I use the free version.) 5. Know and Tell - This book by Karen Glass is aimed at homeschoolers but could be read by any parent. It's a treatise on the importance of narration and memorization as tools to strengthen children's minds and reinforce what they are learning. I think we'll start memorizing short poems this week, using the suggested ones for the early years in another great book, The Harp and the Laurel Wreath. Mrs. Peas on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2817448 Fri, 20 Apr 2018 08:27:48 +0000 Mrs. Peas 2817448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It's been so fun reading about all your favorites each Friday! Hop over to the blog to check out the 5 favorites Mrs. Carrot is sharing today: <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2018/04/20/five-friday-favorites-april-20-2018/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2018/04/20/five-friday-favorites-april-20-2018/</a> Adira on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2816484 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:47:33 +0000 Adira 2816484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @erinbaderin: I haven't read the books, so I can't say for sure, but my understanding is that the show does different plots and stuff after the first season, so I would think you'd enjoy it! tinyperson on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2816306 Sat, 14 Apr 2018 08:43:29 +0000 tinyperson 2816306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. Freezing rain, stormy day = allowed to be lazy inside :) 2. busy month at work means I can escape to my office to work this weekend while DH watches the kids 3. coffee 4. Netflix 5. Oreo thin bites in mint creme :) IRunForFun on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2816264 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:31:33 +0000 IRunForFun 2816264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @LadyDi: The dollar spot sucked me in, too. I definitely got a shovel and pail and the little sand truck, as well as a big bubble wand (which actually WAS a dollar) and a rubber ball. And I got a cake plate too! Haha. LadyDi on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites/page/2#post-2816261 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:00:44 +0000 LadyDi 2816261@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. Today's weather. 80 degrees and sunny! 2. DIY gel manis. I keep my nails painted because if not I pick away at my cuticles nonstop. I wanted to make some budget cuts so for christmas I got a light and have been doing my own gel manis for the past couple of months and have been really happy with the results. 3. A Wrinkle in Time (the book, not the movie). I missed out on reading this when I was young! 4. Target's dollar spot (is it still called that? nothing is really a dollar anymore) was killing it this week with beachy/summer stuff. Got some beach toys and an adorable cake plate. 5. Smoothies! I started making smoothies again (I think there was just a thread about this?): almond milk, berries, half a banana, a scoop of almond butter, and spinach. Sometimes greek yogurt or chia seeds. Mrs. Lemon-Lime on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816259 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:46:29 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2816259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. Zoli snack tower. 2. Canyon Ranch spa at The Polazzo. The stylist did a fantastic job with my hair. I posted pics on IG and some weave companies started following me. :silly: 3. Publix Mojo chicken. 😋 4. Queen Sugar season 2 is on Hulu. 5. The one on one time I was able to spend with my dad in Vegas. It was like reliving the best parts of my childhood. :happy: Mrs. High Heels on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816258 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:36:58 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2816258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Hypatia: thanks for all the tips! Hypatia on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816254 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 16:13:27 +0000 Hypatia 2816254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs. High Heels: Yes, we've been members for a couple of years now. The only thing you need to double check is whether the book is less than a credit (if so, it's better to save your credit and buy it outright) and whether there's a Whispersync deal. That's where you buy the kindle version first (it might be free or something between $1 - $4), then there's a button that shows up on the page confirming your purchase that takes you to the discounted audio book. This page has a list of current kids deals: <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/audible-deals/" rel="nofollow">https://readaloudrevival.com/audible-deals/</a> And this page has frequented questions about Audible on general: <a href="https://readaloudrevival.com/audible/" rel="nofollow">https://readaloudrevival.com/audible/</a> One little known fact is that if you talk to customer service, you can make it so you get a credit every other month instead of every month (so you're only charged, sat, $14.95 every other month). This lets you keep access to their sales and makes it so you don't end up having too many unused credits (you can only have up to 6 credits at a time or they expire). If you fear you won't use a credit every single month, that might be for you. I usually try to save up a few credits though, so that when they have a big sale (like get 3 books for 2 credits) I have some to use. The only other tip I would give is that you can return a book for ANY reason. If you hate the book you bought, just find the form on their website. They'll refund the credit or the amount you paid. Is it worth it to do Audible when the library has so many audio books available? Well, you get to keep the books you buy forever through Audible, so there's that. Also, I hate feeling pressured to finish a book before it expires. And the library app to listen to books is clunky. I've tried Libravox too, and the narrators are really hit or miss. Personally, I think Audible is worth it, and I can see it becoming more valuable as our kids get older. erinbaderin on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816248 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 15:01:21 +0000 erinbaderin 2816248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Adira: The Magicians? I haven’t, but my husband watches it and he keeps telling me I should - is it worth it if you’ve already read the book? Mrs. High Heels on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816245 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:27:33 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2816245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Hypatia: I just subscribed to audible last night! Do you think it's worth it? I also love that cloud cream! shabang on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816244 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:24:12 +0000 shabang 2816244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Ajsmommy: My kids LOVE that song too! Ajsmommy on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816216 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:24:27 +0000 Ajsmommy 2816216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 1. The weather. 2. My office is closing early today. 3. I have a kid free afternoon tomorrow.. granted I am going to a baby shower but well.. ya know. No kids for 3 hours. 4. No roots by Alice Merton :heart: :heart: My kiddos are TOOO cute jamming to it! 5. Alexa Dot bc she plays all the songs we love so we can jam out at dinner time. Adira on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816211 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:11:58 +0000 Adira 2816211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @erinbaderin: Have you seen the show at all? 1. The Expanse is back on!! 2. Amazon Fire Tablet with the Xfinity App - I can watch my DVR'd shows while the kids are watching PJ Masks. 3. Kindle - LOVE reading on that thing!! 4. It's BEAUTIFUL out today!! FINALLY!! Tomorrow it will probably snow... 5. My new sweatshirt jacket that was suggested by someone here! It's so warm and comfy!! Hypatia on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816197 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:48:45 +0000 Hypatia 2816197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm loving these posts! Here's mine for the week. 1. These motion sensor battery operated lights have done wonders to brighten up two of our closets and our pantry: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T1O1DXY" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T1O1DXY</a> 2. Richard Armitage (he played Thorin in The Hobbit) narrated several of Georgette Heyer's 18th and 19th century romance novels, and I've really been enjoying them. My four year old is just starting to get into audio books too, so I'm glad we have Audible as a resource. 3. Peter Thomas Roth's cloud cream is amazing. I pretty much never buy stuff at this price point, but in this case, I think it's worth it. It is unbelievable how hydrating it is. 4. I'm making my bed everyday, and I think there's a real difference in how clean the room feels when it's done. Gretchen Rubin wrote, "Outer order contributes to inner calm," and I'm trying to use that as inspiration to spring clean. 5. The azaleas are in full bloom here, and it's wonderful seeing the pops of pink, red, and purple. Mrs. Peas on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2816181 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:01:45 +0000 Mrs. Peas 2816181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mrs. High Heels shared her 5 favorites on the blog today, and we'd love to hear what you've been loving lately. I've gotten so many good ideas from this thread already and hope you're enjoying this as much as we bloggers are! <a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2018/04/13/five-friday-favorites-april-13th-2018/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2018/04/13/five-friday-favorites-april-13th-2018/</a> Mrs. Peas on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2815071 Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:56:56 +0000 Mrs. Peas 2815071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Iced Tea: Aren't 9 month olds the best? Mine is so sweet and smooshy. I just adore this age. Also I have been trying to do a capsule wardrobe since I first read about them (so you know a few years ...). I'm hoping this spring/ summer I actually execute on my best of intentions. DesertDreams88 on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2815041 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 22:55:08 +0000 DesertDreams88 2815041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Hypatia: glad you like it! I wish it lasted longer too, but at least it's super cheap so I have a bunch stashed everywhere and can reapply whenever Hypatia on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2815025 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:21:11 +0000 Hypatia 2815025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @DesertDreams88: I just bought the Burts Bees Red Dahlia on your recommendation and it's great! I wish it had more staying power, but otherwise, I love it. It goes on light and is just nude enough for my DH not to object (he dislikes bright lipsticks). bhbee on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2814954 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 10:28:00 +0000 bhbee 2814954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @IRunForFun: I’ve never paid attention to whether there was a wait list after me, but I’ve never lost a book either. I think it’s because amazon does “return” the book to the library - someone else can check it out for sure - but your kindle doesn’t realize it until you connect to WiFi. At least it works on my 3 year old kindle! The only problem I’ve run into is if you have a hold come up for yourself - then you have to decide, get the hold you’ve been waiting for or keep your expired books. IRunForFun on "FRIDAY FAVORITES" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/friday-favorites#post-2814951 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 09:46:25 +0000 IRunForFun 2814951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @bhbee: Wait. So does this work if you've got a book out and it's going to expire and there's a wait list? Books with a wait list can only be out for 2 weeks and more than once I've been in the middle of one and lost it. If it's true that I can just turn off the wifi and not lose it my mind will be blown.